Nohwet

Nohwet village is one of the biggest villages in eastern Riwar, in the southern part of Pynursla. Located around 73km away from Shillong city, Nohwet has a sound infrastructure, proper roads, electricity, drinking water etc. The village also produces and supplies one of the best quality areca nuts (kwai) in khasi and jaintia hills.

A main attraction of Nohwet, is the famous Living Root Bridge, a marvelous feat of human ingenuity, nurtured by Nature herself, and is now a shining example of symbiosis between Man and Mother Nature.

Apart from this the village also has numerous tourist sites including serene waterfalls, rock formations and a historical dwelling, more than 150 years old. Hence this region in general and the village in particular has great potential in becoming a must see destination for tourists.